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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Akhtenskite

Name

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MnO₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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—

Mohs hardness

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4.78

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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—

Luster

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{001}

Cleavage

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P6_3mc

Space group

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Feroxyhyte

Structural group

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Akh · Approved

IMA

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1982

Named in

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Pale gray to black

Typical colors

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Mn · O

Elements

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